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LOVIN' THE LAND IN BELIZE

Imagine hiking uphill through a dense rain forest for an hour or so, really getting your pulse going, and reaching the peak of a spectacular waterfall. After rappelling down, you take a refreshing dip in the river and finally sit down to a picnic lunch amid the shade of the forest canopy.

No, this is no dream. You can experience this—and many other adventures—only in Belize.Whatever your thing—hiking, mountain climbing, jungle exploring, caving—you'll never run out of things to do in this incredible little corner of the Central Americas.

Whether you're an experienced cave explorer or someone who's never been underground in the dark before, the vast cave systems of Belize are a treat that shouldn't be missed.

Beautiful crystalline formations millions of years old cast strange shadows on the walls of this sacred area of the Maya—the ancient civilization that believed caves were portals between the realm of the living and the world of the spirits.

Taking a guided floating tour on an inner tube through underground rivers is the most novel way to explore these caves.

Belize also has a wide variety of national parks, forest reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries. In fact, more than one-fifth of its landmass is, to some degree, protected by the government.

One of the more popular sites to visit is the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the world's first sanctuary for jaguars. Another is the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, an ideal place for the birdwatchers, where you'll find more than 250 species of resident and migratory birds. Both places welcome day trippers and overnighters alike.

For the less outdoorsy types who crave for adventure, don't fret. There's the Belize Zoo, and a visit is the best way to get introduced to the wildlife of Belize. It is home to tapirs, howler monkeys, barn owls, gray foxes, and many other animals native to Belize. Unlike most zoos, the animals are not caged in bars but in well-maintained enclosures of mesh and wood.

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